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Morrisons is hosting 400 free pensioners' Christmas lunches in its cafes
Morrisons and Age UK provide free two-course meals and transport to reduce isolation for 400 pensioners, addressing research showing 1 million feel more isolated at Christmas.
- On December 11, Morrisons will host 400 free lunchtime meals for pensioners in Morrisons Cafés, with all events starting at 1.30pm and some venues serving up to 20 people.
- Research by Age UK for its A Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight campaign found around 1 million older people feel more isolated at Christmas and one in three won’t put up a tree this year.
- Meals will include a two-course meal with traditional liver and onions, minced beef stew, or vegetable chilli, plus panettone bread-and-butter pudding with custard or a traditional mince pie.
- The Morrisons Foundation is funding transport for guests and Age UK staff, and donated £50,000 to support 100 festive spreads, aiding charitable logistics.
- Morrisons says the initiative aims to spread festive cheer and offer a warm, social space while Age UK thanked Morrisons, saying the meals help older people feel more connected.
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Morrisons is hosting 400 free pensioners' Christmas lunches in its cafes
This Christmas, Morrisons is hosting 400 free lunches for pensioners across its cafés in partnership with Age UK, and every guest leaves with a…
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